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Definitions
- Verb:
- To polish; to burnish: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it, often with a cloth or a special substance.
- To apply makeup (archaic): To put on cosmetics, such as powder or rouge, to beautify the face. This usage is now considered old-fashioned.
Usage Examples
- Verb (to polish/burnish):
- Anh ấy giồi chiếc cúp bóng đá cho sáng bóng. (He polished the football trophy until it was shiny.)
- Người thợ giồi mặt bàn gỗ trước khi phủ sơn. (The craftsman burnished the wooden tabletop before applying varnish.)
- Verb (to apply makeup - archaic):
- Trong thơ cổ, các thiếu nữ thường giồi phấn thoa son. (In ancient poetry, young maidens would often apply powder and rouge.)
Advanced Usage
- "giồi lên": to polish up, to burnish to a high shine.
- Cô ấy giồi lên những chiếc thìa bạc cũ. (She polished up the old silver spoons.)
- This verb is often used with objects made of metal, wood, or leather that require a glossy finish. The cosmetic meaning is primarily found in classical literature or poetic contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Đánh bóng: (verb) A more common modern synonym for "to polish."
- Xi đánh bóng: (noun) Polish (the substance).
- Trang điểm: (verb) The standard modern word for "to apply makeup."
- Thoa: (verb) To apply or rub on (e.g., cream, lipstick). Often paired with "giồi" in the archaic phrase "giồi phấn thoa son."
Synonyms
- Nghĩa "to polish": , , .
- Nghĩa "to apply makeup" (archaic): , .
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Giồi giũa: This is a compound verb meaning "to polish and refine," often used metaphorically for skills, knowledge, or language (e.g., to hone one's skills, to polish one's writing).
- Anh ấy dành nhiều năm để giồi giũa kỹ năng viết. (He spent many years honing his writing skills.)
- Cô ấy giồi giũa vốn từ vựng tiếng Anh mỗi ngày. (She polishes her English vocabulary every day.)
Related Idioms
- Giồi phấn thoa son: An idiom from classical literature meaning "to apply powder and rouge," symbolizing the act of beautifying oneself or, metaphorically, to embellish or adorn something (like a story or speech).
- Bài văn của cô ấy không cần giồi phấn thoa son, nó đẹp một cách tự nhiên. (Her writing doesn't need any embellishment; it's beautiful in its natural state.)